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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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