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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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