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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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