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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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