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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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