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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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