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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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