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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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