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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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