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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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