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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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