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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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