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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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