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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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