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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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