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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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