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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education enable humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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