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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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