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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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