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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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