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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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