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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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