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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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