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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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