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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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