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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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