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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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