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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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