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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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