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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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