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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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