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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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