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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important 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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