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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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