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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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