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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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