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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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