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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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