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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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