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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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