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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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