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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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