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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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