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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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