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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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