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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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