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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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