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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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