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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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