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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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