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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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