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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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