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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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