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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes 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 original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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