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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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