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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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