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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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