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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies 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 teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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