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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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