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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing 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 guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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