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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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