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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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