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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? 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 in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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