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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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