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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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