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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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