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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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