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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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