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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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