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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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