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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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