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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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