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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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