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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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