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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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