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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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