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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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