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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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