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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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