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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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