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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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