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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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