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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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