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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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