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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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