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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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