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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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