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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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