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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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