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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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