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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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