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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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