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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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