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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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