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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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