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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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