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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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