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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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