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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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