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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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