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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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