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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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