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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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