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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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