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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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