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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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