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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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