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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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