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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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