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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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