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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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