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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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