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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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