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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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