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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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