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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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