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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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