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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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