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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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