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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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