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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning enable humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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