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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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