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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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