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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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