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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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