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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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