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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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