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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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