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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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