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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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