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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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