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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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