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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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