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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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