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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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