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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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