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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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