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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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