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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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