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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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