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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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