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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers 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 courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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