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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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