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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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