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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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