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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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