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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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