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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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