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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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