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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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