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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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