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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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