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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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