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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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