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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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