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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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