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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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