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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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