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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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