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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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