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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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