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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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