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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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