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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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