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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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