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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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