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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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