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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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 in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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