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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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