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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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