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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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