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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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