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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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