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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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