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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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