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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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