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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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