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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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