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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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