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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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