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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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