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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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