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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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