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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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