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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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