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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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