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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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