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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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