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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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