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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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