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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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