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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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