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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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