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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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