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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people 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 online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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