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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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