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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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