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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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