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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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