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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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