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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies 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 teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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