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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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