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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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