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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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