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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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