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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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