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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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