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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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