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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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