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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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