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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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