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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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