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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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