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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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