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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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