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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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