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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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