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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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