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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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