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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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