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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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