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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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