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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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