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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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