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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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