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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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