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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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