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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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