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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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