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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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