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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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