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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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