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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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