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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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