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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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