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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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