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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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