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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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