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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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