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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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