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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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