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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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