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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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