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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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