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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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