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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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