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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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