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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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