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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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