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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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