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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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