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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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