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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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