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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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