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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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