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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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