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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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