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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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