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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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