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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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