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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key 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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