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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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