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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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