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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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