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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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