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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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