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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews 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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