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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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