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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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