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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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