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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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