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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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