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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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