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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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