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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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