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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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