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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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