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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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