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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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