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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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