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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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