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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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