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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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