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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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