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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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