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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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