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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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