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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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