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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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