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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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