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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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