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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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