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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these open education experiments. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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