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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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