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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What 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 educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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