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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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