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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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