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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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