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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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