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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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