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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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