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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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