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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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