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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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