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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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