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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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