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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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