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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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