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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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