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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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