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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What 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 institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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