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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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