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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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