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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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