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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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