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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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