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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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