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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about 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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