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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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