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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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