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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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