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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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