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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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