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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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