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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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