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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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