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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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