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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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