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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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