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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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