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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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