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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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