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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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