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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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