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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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