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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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