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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the key 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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