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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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