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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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