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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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