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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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