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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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