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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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