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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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