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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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