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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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