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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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