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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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