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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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