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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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