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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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