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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors 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 MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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