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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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