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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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