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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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