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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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