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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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