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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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