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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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