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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with 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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