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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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