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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key 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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