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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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