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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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