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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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