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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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