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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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