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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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