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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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