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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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