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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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