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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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