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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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