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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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