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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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