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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure 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 assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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