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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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