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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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