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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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