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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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