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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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