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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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