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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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