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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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