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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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