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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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