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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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