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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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