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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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