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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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