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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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