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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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