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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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