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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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