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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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