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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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