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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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