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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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