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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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