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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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