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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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