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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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