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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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