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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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