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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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