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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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