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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses 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 to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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