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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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