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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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