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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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