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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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