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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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