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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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