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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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