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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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