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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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