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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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