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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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