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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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