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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews 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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