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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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