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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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