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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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