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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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