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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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