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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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