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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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