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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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