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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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