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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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