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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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