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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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