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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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