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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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