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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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