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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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