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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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