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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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