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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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