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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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