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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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