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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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