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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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