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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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