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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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