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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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