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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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