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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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