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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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