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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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