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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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