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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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