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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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