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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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