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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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