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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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