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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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