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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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