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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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