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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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