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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about 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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