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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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