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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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