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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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