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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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