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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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