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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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