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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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