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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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