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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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