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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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