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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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