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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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