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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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