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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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