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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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