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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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