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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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