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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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