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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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