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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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