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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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