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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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