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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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