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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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