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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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