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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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