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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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