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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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