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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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