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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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