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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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