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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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