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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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