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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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