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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand 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 topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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