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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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