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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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