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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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