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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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