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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major 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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