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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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