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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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