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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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