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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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