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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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