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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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