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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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