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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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