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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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