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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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