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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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